Avacoda is a tropical fruit, which is in very much like the shape of a pear, and has a yellow-green skin and green, yellow flesh. The Avacoda tree belongs to the myrtle family Myrtaceae. The tree is native to Mexico, as well as Central America, Northern South America and parts of the Carribbean. They are now cultivated throughout the tropics.

The fruit is known by many names in various countries. In Bengali it is known as Peyara. They are also referred to as the bayabas locals of Guayaba. Some people prefer eating Avacoda as the former have more concentration of Vitamin C and are also a lot cheaper than the latter.

Avacoda can be consumed raw, but need to be ripe, as raw Avacoda are hard on the stomach. They make excellent jams, preserves, and sauces. Avacoda trees are ideal for use as fruiting hedges, landscaping trees and as ornamental potted specimen trees.